Do you have an idea for innovative technology that can improve lives of people with disabilities? NIDILRR’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program can help. This year, NIDILRR’s SBIR program will fund up to ten Phase I feasibility (or proof-of-concept) projects for approximately six months (for up to $100,000 each). After completion of the Phase […]
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ED Releases Final Regulations Under Part B of IDEA On December 12, the Department of Education released the final regulations under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These regulations are aimed at promoting equity by targeting widespread disparities in the treatment of students of color with disabilities. The regulations will address […]
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Twas’ a tough choice to narrow down this week’s most thrilling AT news, but I think this is a pretty good representation of the best. Which story do you like best? The Hawkeye Is The Adhesive, Eye-Tracking Phone The Internet Asked For Aira uses smart glasses to help blind people navigate the world First real-life […]
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All the best of MDTAP 2016, wrapped up right here in stories, images, and data in the 2016 Annual Report. HTML PDF Word
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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Web Tip Wednesday on Jan 4th, 2017
Funding AT for K-12 Chris Gibbons, Smartbox Inc, Vice President of Education and Assessment Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST Assistive technology (AT) can change the lives of students with disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. Yet the rubber meets the road when it is time to pay for AT devices and services, […]
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Recently archived Facebook Chat: ADHD and Behavior, with Analisa L. Smith Board Member, Learning Disabilities Association of America Originally hosted on Fri Dec 23 at 10:00am ET ADHD and behavior problems can often go hand in hand. For this Facebook chat, join Analisa Smith, president of the Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina, to get […]
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